Subject: Victorian Era

An advertising booklet, titled "A. B. C. Guide," for Rothschild & Ehrenpfort, confectioners located in San Francisco, California. The booklet lists over 100 varieties of their "Fine Cream Works and Chocolate Goods" in alphabetical order, including candies such as Ambrosia Cream, Apricot Bonbons, Children's Delight, Olympic Bonbons, and Zante Currant Balls. It notes that goods are "Elegantly Packed in 5-Lb. Cartons" and made with "Best Materials and Finest Fruit Flavors." The cover features red ink on tan cardstock, with decorative Victorian-style borders, ornate typography, and a charming illustration of a bear holding a candy bar. The booklet also mentions that a complete catalog and a catalogue of Christmas goods were available. 3.

This is an advertising booklet and price list for Scharff, Bernheimer & Co., a wholesale grocery firm located at 704 & 706 N. Second Street, St. Louis, Missouri, dated June 24, 1885. The booklet, also titled "Southern Grocer Supplement," details their offerings including Flour, Provisions, Grain, Groceries, Bagging Wagons, and Commission services. It features extensive price lists for various types of flour (e.g., "Blanche," "New Process Roller"), sugar-cured hams, pure leaf lard, bacon, dry salt meats, barreled meats, beef, and steel barb fencing. The cover exhibits highly ornate Victorian-style lettering, decorative borders, geometric patterns, and small illustrations of barrels and wheat stalks. Inside pages include an illustration of the Scharff, Bernheimer & Co. building and a steamboat, indicative of their trade, particularly with New Orleans. Several brand logos and decorative elements are used throughout. 3.

This folded advertising card, printed on brown paper, promotes the popular play "Sam'l of Posen; or, The Commercial Drummer" starring M. B. Curtis, likely for a two-week engagement at the Park Theatre in Boston commencing October 15th. The front cover features an illustration of the well-dressed character Sam'l, with the caption "The Drummer Up to Date," surrounded by ornate, period-typical decorative borders. Inside, the card provides a detailed description of "The Drummer's" personality, a humorous "Drummer's Balance Sheet" listing various "transactions" such as "Lied" and "Got drunk," and concludes with a poem titled "Poem of \"Der Drummer\"" purportedly by Chas. Francis Adams. The card utilizes distinct typography and decorative elements common in late 19th-century promotional materials.

This billhead from A. Bernhard & Co., Manufacturing Jewelers located at 2 Maiden Lane, New York, is dated December 21, 1887. It documents items bought by Mrs. H. E. Canfield, with the total amount due listed as $12.85. The bill details various jewelry items, including "Dia Ring" and "Dia Bur." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, a decorative diamond-shaped logo on the left listing specialties such as "DIAMONDS and Precious Stones," "FINE ONYX & PEARL WORK," "ROSE DIAMOND MONOGRAMS," "FINE BADGES," and "Fine Solid Work of Every Description Made to Order." A prominent red stamped crown-like emblem is also visible on the document. 3.

A billhead from A. Bernhard & Co., Manufacturing Jewelers, located at 2 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, dated December 20, 1887. This invoice documents a transaction with Mrs. H. E. Canfield for the purchase of one gold chain and one ruby pin, priced at $5.50 and $7.42 respectively, totaling $12.92. The billhead features an ornate company logo depicting a stylized 'AB&Co.' within a diamond shape, and uses decorative Victorian-style lettering for the business name and services. A red ink stamp overlaid on the document indicates "PAID FEB 20 1888 A. BERNHARD & CO.".

This billhead from Ackerman, Block & Co. in San Francisco, dated April 20, 1883, details a transaction with S. Chielovich & Co. for various household and mercantile goods. Ackerman, Block & Co. is identified as importers of "Crockery, Glassware, Plated Ware, Cutlery, Lamps, Kerosene Goods, House Furnishing Goods, Clocks, Etc." The billhead lists numerous items such as punch tumblers, sherries, med & ales, honey mitchels, bar tumblers, bars, thins, fancies, cut caraffes, Derby liqueures, cordials, bittertubes, pedral paid pears, singes, buggy bar rd chgs, car kerosene, eng bottled, and Chaguagh glasses, with their respective quantities and prices. The total amount for the transaction is 185.5960. The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business names and a notice at the top stating, "OUR GOODS BEING PACKED BY EXPERIENCED PACKERS, NO CLAIMS FOR BREAKAGE CAN BE MADE." 3.

This billhead from Arnold, Nusbaum & Nirdlinger, wholesale dealers in ready-made clothing, cloths, cassimeres, vestings, and tailor trimmings, records a transaction with Mr. Samuel Haggerty on August 28, 1863. The bill lists items such as "Cap" and "Melton" with quantities and prices, totaling $35.40, and notes a payment received. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and a decorative border around the "Terms" section in the upper left corner.

An invoice from B. Feldmann & Co., dealers in fine family groceries and provisions, located at No. 350 King Street, between Society and George, in Charleston, SC. Dated August 19, 1889, the billhead is addressed to M. Simmons, Milly & Co., detailing a transaction for $1.00. The item features ornate Victorian-style typography for the business name and services, and a decorative border on the left side lists a wide range of grocery products available, including hams, bacon, coffee, tea, sugar, and various liquors. The document also states, "BILLS NOT PAID IN THIRTY DAYS, WILL BE CHARGED INTEREST."

This billhead records a transaction where Cahn, Wampold & Co., operating as a "Clothing Department" and "Jobbers of Goods for Men's Wear and Manufacturers of Clothing," sold "1 Suit to order" for $22.00 to Miss Rohrbough & Moore of Kinmundy, IL, on September 21, 1870. The item features prominent ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and header, with a clear address and terms of sale ("TERMS CASH Unless settled by Note").

This billhead from Cohen & Stern, Importers and Jobbers of Hosiery, Notions, and White Goods, records a transaction with Messrs. Jones Bros. in Baltimore, Maryland, dated December 5, 1889. The item lists the sale of 13 dozen muffs at $1.50 per dozen and 7 dozen of another item (likely muffs, based on the context) at $1.00 per dozen. The total amount is $2.50, with a calculation error that leads to a corrected total of $2.45. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and a distinctive company logo depicting a flag with text "AUCTION JOBS A SPECIALTY" and "ONE PRICE HOUSE." The document includes terms of sale: "Net 30 days" and "2 percent off 10 days," and is stamped "PAID" with the date "DEC 5 1889."

This billhead from Crown Suspender Co., located in New York, New York, is addressed to C. Bloomberg & Co., and Greenhood, Bohm & Co. in Helena, Montana, dated June 13, 1888. The transaction details the sale of various quantities of "Suspenders" and "Candales" (likely a type of suspender or accessory), with specific style numbers, quantities, and individual prices, totaling an amount of $22.83. The billhead features a decorative, ornate Victorian-style letterhead for "Crown Suspender Co." with its factory and office addresses, and mentions "Terms" for the transaction. The document is printed on lined paper, with some handwritten annotations in red and black ink, including checkmarks next to certain items. 3.

This billhead from D. Crehange & Co., Wholesale Clothiers in Syracuse, New York, dated May 25, 1882, details a transaction with Mr. G. E. Brooks. The invoice includes the purchase of 1 pair of pants for $7.50, and 6 boys' suits for $36.00, along with additional boys' suits totaling $13.50, for a grand total of $57.00. A handwritten note indicates that 3 pieces were sent in exchange for items Mr. Brooks sent. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name, a "BOUGHT OF" banner, decorative star embellishments, and states that extra-sized garments are a specialty. It also includes a clause about damage claims within five days of receipt. 3.

This billhead, dated October 16, 1882, documents a transaction between Dessar, Wise & Co., Manufacturers of Clothing, located in New York, NY, and Mrs. J. Brooks of Waterloo, NY. The itemized transaction lists "Suits" with a total amount of $193.50. The document features ornate Victorian-style script lettering for the business name, "Bought of," and the buyer's name. It also includes the business's addresses at 452 Broadway and 14, 16, 18 Crosby Street, and the phrase "People's Line" printed at the bottom. 3.

This billhead documents a transaction from Dreyfus, Marx & Co., Booksellers and Stationers of Memphis, Tennessee, to Mr. Jno. Freeman on February 3, 1887. The itemized list includes purchases such as 100 "Large Batch," 1 "White Heads," 1 "Crate 1' Dish," 32 "D.E. Ledgers," and other unspecified items, totaling 12.09. The billhead features an ornate Victorian-style logo for "DREYFUS, MARX & CO." and prominently states their business as "WHOLESALE BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS," also noting "Wrapping Paper, Paper Bags and Printing a Specialty." It includes conditions of sale: "Positively no Reclamations Allowed unless made within Five Days after receipt of Goods. All Goods Shipped at the Risk of Purchaser." 3.

This billhead from the Eagle Pencil Company, dated May 27, 1884, records a transaction with W. H. Crossman & Bro. for "J Drop 64" items, totaling 115 units at a price of $3.50, for a total of $14.99. The terms of the sale were "1% 10 day," with all bills to be settled in 30 days by cash or note. The item features an ornate Victorian-style script for the company name, location, and date. It includes an illustrated company logo depicting an eagle holding "EAGLE PENCILS" in its talons. The billhead also advertises prize medals won in London (1862) and Paris (1867), and notes the "Highest Award at Centennial Exhibition -for- 'Cheapness & Good Quality.'" 3.

This billhead from Ehrman & Wormser, Commission Merchants and Dealers in California Canned & Dried Fruits, Raisins, Honey, Nuts, Beans, Hops, etc., dated September 30, 1888, records a transaction with Mess. Wadhams & Elliott. The transaction details include 100% Prunes at 24 lbs for a total of $165.00, and additional goods amounting to $170. The document features an ornate lithograph company logo depicting a crowned king with "TRADE MARK" beneath it, a prominent banner stating "COMMISSION MERCHANTS," and decorative Victorian-style lettering for the business name. 3.

This billhead documents a transaction on September 30, 1878, between Elias Haiman, Southern Agricultural Works in Atlanta, GA, and Childs Nickerson & Co. of Athens, GA. The itemized list includes 200 Cast Points, 24 mall. Clovis, and 144 1/2 x 4 1/2 Steel S. Turn Shovels, with a total amount of $86.34. The billhead is marked "Paid." It features a detailed lithographic illustration of the factory building, showing a multi-story brick structure with industrial smokestacks and horse-drawn wagons in front. The business name, "Elias Haiman Southern Agricultural Works," is presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering within decorative banners and flanked by agricultural tools, including a plow.

This billhead details multiple purchases made by R. C. Halliday from Eliel Brothers, a general store in Dillon, Montana, specializing in clothing, dry goods, carpets, and various household and apparel items. The transactions span from March 3 to June 20, 1891, and include goods such as white wraps, crochet cotton, ribbons, embroidery silk, socks, calico, and crash, with a listed return of dry goods on June 13. The total amount is 19.09. The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and a decorative border, characteristic of late 19th-century commercial stationery. **3.

This billhead from Emil Calman & Co., Manufacturers of Varnishes & Japans, located at 299 Pearl St, New York, NY, is dated August 6, 1883. It records the sale of varnishes to Mr. A. A. Crain of Monticello, NY, including 75 gallons of Brown Japan, 40 gallons of No. 1 S. Furniture varnish, and 5 gallons of No. 1 Coach varnish, for a total of $20.35. The item features an ornate, detailed company logo with a shield displaying various varnish types (Coach Body, Carriage, Furniture, Damar, Shellac, Brown & Black, Japan) and stylized "Varnishes & Japans" text within an elaborate banner design, characteristic of Victorian-era commercial lithography. The document includes a note that "All complaints to be made in writing within thirty days after receipt of goods" and that the "goods ordered through Your favor are Shipped per Erie R.R." 3.

This billhead records a transaction from Fralick & Sherman, wholesale and retail dealers in leather and findings, to M. A. Skiff on January 27, 1874, in Buffalo, NY. The item purchased is "1 doz Rolled White" for $8.75. The billhead features an engraved logo advertising "Last & Boot Tree Manufacturer" and "Oil & Currier's Tools," with ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and details.

This billhead from Frank Brothers & Co., Clothiers & Jobbers of Men's Wear, records a transaction with Mess. Aliralt & Co. on June 7, 1878. The item listed is "1 Trick Tonder" for $16.12. The document features an ornate Victorian-style masthead for "FRANK BROTHERS & CO." with decorative typography, identifying the business as "CLOTHIERS & JOBBERS of MEN'S WEAR," and a standard ruled ledger format. Terms for cash and discounts are printed at the top left. 3.

This billhead records a transaction where N. S. Trowbridge & Co. bought fancy goods and Yankee notions from Frankenthal & Co. in San Francisco, California, on June 14, 1877. The items listed on the invoice include "1/2 dz Camel", "1 dz indel Cuffs", and other illegible goods, totaling $16.99. The billhead explicitly states, "This Bill of Goods is sold for GOLD COIN. Silver taken at current rate of Discount." The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business names and categories, with decorative borders enclosing product offerings such as Hosiery, Gloves, Suspenders, Handkerchiefs, Neck Ties, Stationery, Cutlery, Pipes, Musical Instruments, Perfumery, Playing Cards, and Clarke's Notions. **3.

This billhead for Gans & Klein, dated August 30, 1875, details a transaction for "Mr. A. M. Hollus" in Helena, Montana Territory. Gans & Klein are identified as "IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN Fashionable Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Hats, Boots, and Shoes, Hydraulic Hose, Rubber Clothing, California Blankets, Etc., Etc., Etc." The item features an ornate, stylized company logo for "Gans & Klein" with decorative Victorian-style lettering. It also notes an "OFFICE IN New York, 66 & 68 THOMAS STREET." The billhead includes terms for reporting claims ("ALL claims must be reported within five days after receipt of goods") and shipping goods ("Goods shipped at purchaser's risk"), as well as terms regarding interest. The date "Helena, M. T. Aug. 30, 1875" is handwritten at the top, along with the buyer's name.

This billhead from Greenhood, Bohm & Co., Importers and Dealers in Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods, is addressed to Mr. James S. Davis and dated December 29, 1879. It details a transaction including items such as "Shot," "drawers," "Socks," and "gloves," with quantities and prices listed, totaling $10.35. The document features an elegant, ornate script for the date and buyer's name, bold capital lettering for the business name, and descriptive text outlining the business's offerings. Smaller print indicates branch offices in New York City and San Francisco. The item is characterized by pink and blue ruled lines typical of accounting documents of the period. 3.

This billhead from December 22, 1880, records a transaction from Greensfelder, Rosenthal & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of boots and shoes located at 105 & 107 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. The item is addressed to M. Dworak and Beckman in Oakdale, Nebraska, and lists a quantity of "19½ Doz. men's Bkce. Arat" with a 25% discount, totaling 18. The document notes "No claims for damage and shortage will be allowed Unless made within TEN DAYS after receipt of goods" and "Accounts are subject to sight draft when due, and draw interest at 10 percent from maturity." Terms are "30 days net" with a "10 [days] 1 per cent. discount." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name and a decorative banner proclaiming "Manufacturers and Jobbers OF BOOTS AND SHOES." **3.

This billhead, dated November 26, 1881, records a transaction between Gutman Brothers, importers of hosiery, gloves, and men's furnishing goods located at 424 & 426 Broadway, New York, and buyer H.W. Underwood. The item details handwritten purchases of goods such as "B/hose" and "red o/ges," including quantities and prices. The document features ornate Victorian-style script for the business name, location, and the phrase "Bought of," while other text like the address and terms ("No Goods to be returned unless for IMPERFECTION," "Terms Net Cash") are in standard print. The billhead includes ruled lines typical of accounting documents from the period. **3.

This billhead from H. Levi & Co., Importers and Dealers in Groceries, Provisions, Liquors, and other goods, records a transaction with J. Feder & Bro. in San Francisco on October 20, 1865. The invoice lists various items including candies, soaps, raisins, hot pepper, and "Catcheys" (likely a type of preserve or sauce), totaling $155.25. The billhead specifies payment terms, noting that "All reclamations for damage or deficiency must be made within five days after receipt of goods" and "after 30 days two per cent, interest will be charged." A prominent red stamp indicates that payment is "PAYABLE IN U.S. GOLD COIN AT PAR, OR ITS EQUIVALENT." The document features ornate Victorian-style script for the date and buyer's name, contrasting with the bold, block-letter company logo of H. Levi & Co. and its detailed description of goods. **3.

This billhead, dated June 20, 1883, documents a transaction between Hamburger Brothers, Distillers and Importers of Fine Whiskies in Chicago, Illinois, and S. R. Ruford & Co. of Virginia City. The item is for the purchase of fine whiskies, including "The King Sour Mash Whiskey," with various amounts totaling figures like 188.37 and 584.45 listed. The billhead features an elaborate engraving as a company logo, which includes decorative banners identifying the business as "DISTILLERS" and "IMPORTERS," and an emblem proudly proclaiming "THE KING SOUR MASH WHISKEY," along with the establishment dates "ESTABLISHED 1868" and "HAND MADE 1869." The typography includes ornate Victorian-style script for the date, location, and other key details.

An ornate billhead from Hirsch, Loewenstein & Levi, Distillers, Redistillers and Wholesale Liquor Dealers, located at 221 & 223 Walnut Street in Cincinnati, Ohio, for a transaction with M. Rubel Penglase of Chicago, Ills. The bill, dated August 23, 1889, details the sale of 5 cases of Chesterfield Bourbon for $43.75, with an additional charge of $0.25 for drayage, totaling $44.00. The item features elaborate Victorian-style script lettering for the business name and "Star Distillery," and prominently notes "Established 1849" and "Successors to S. Levi & Brothers." The names Simon Hirsch, Max Loewenstein, and Sol. W. Levi are printed in the upper left corner. 3.

This billhead for Hirshkind, Parker & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of Men's, Youths' & Boys' Clothing, records a transaction dated June 14, 1876. The invoice is made out to Adams Goodrich & Co. of Fair Haven, VT, for 10 "Cans pants" priced at $0.50 each, totaling $5.00, with an overall total of $5.50. The billhead features an elaborate engraving of the Hirshkind, Parker & Co. building at 463, 465 & 467 Broadway, New York, formerly occupied by Lord & Taylor. It includes ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name and details, along with terms of sale and cash discount information.

This billhead from Hirshkind, Parker & Co., Manufacturers and Jobbers of Men's, Youths' & Boys' Clothing, located at 80 & 82 White Street, First Building East of Broadway, New York, NY, is addressed to H. I. Foster & Co. of Marilla, NY. Dated April 29, 1871, the invoice details the purchase of clothing items including "Case Cock Suits," "Dozen Pants," "Cas Youth Suits," "Case Suits," and "Case Pants." The item features decorative Victorian-style lettering for the company name and product description, with printed and handwritten details of the transaction.

This billhead from Hoffman and Co., importers and wholesale dealers in fancy goods, embroideries, ribbons, laces, millinery, and white goods, is dated August 29, 1885. The transaction lists the sale of "6 yds. col. Silk White" for a total of $21 to Rosenberg Bro. The item specifies that it is "Payable in U. S. Gold Coin." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and a decorative framed illustration on the left side, detailing their offerings of "Gents' & Ladies' Furnishing Goods, Dress Trimmings, Hair Nets, HOSIERY!"

This billhead for Hyman Brothers, Importers and Wholesale Grocers, documents a transaction where goods were bought by Wadhams & Elliott. The item is dated September 11, 1885, and originates from Hyman Brothers' San Francisco office located at 216 and 218 California Street. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style script for the "Hyman Brothers" name and "IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE GROCERS," along with a prominent "Bought of" stamp. It also lists additional branch offices in New York (102 Chambers St.), Honolulu, H.I., and Nevada City, Cal., indicating the extensive reach of the business.

This billhead from I. Modry & Co., Manufacturers of Lace Goods, Novelties, &c., located at 27 & 29 Lispenard St., New York, NY, records a transaction on June 10, 1882, with H. Underwood. The transaction details various items, including "Dogties," with quantities and prices listed, totaling $14.98. The document features ornate script for the business name and the phrase "Bought of," along with decorative lines and handwritten entries for the purchased goods. The header also states "MODRY & CO. SUCCESSORS TO J. MODRY." **3.

This billhead from I. Scheier & Co., the Plattsburgh Cigar Factory, records the sale of 300 Clear Havana Cigars for $25.50 to Mr. C. N. Williams on September 30, 1874. The document includes a note to "Please give 300 cigars to Mr Putnam." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, a decorative border, and a prominent header stating "Plattsburgh Cigar Factory Established 1863." I. Scheier & Co. is identified as manufacturers and wholesale and retail dealers in cigars, tobacco, pipes, fire works, and fancy goods. 3.

This billhead from J. Alexander & Co., Importers & Dealers in Clothing, Boots & Shoes, Blankets, Tobacco, and Yankee Notions, located at 310 & 312 Sansome Street, Corner Halleck, in H. M. Newhall’s Building, San Francisco, California, is dated September 20, 1866. It serves as an invoice to Mr. A. Cohn & Co. for a variety of goods, including coats, jumpers, vests, pants, shirts, drawers, and carpet bags. The total amount due is $389.50, explicitly stated as payable in U.S. Gold Coin. The billhead features a prominent printed advertisement on the left margin detailing the categories of goods sold, and the business name is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The names Leo Ash and Jacob Ash are also printed at the top of the document. 3.

This billhead from J. Mandlebaum & Sons, successors to Stern & Mandlebaum, details a transaction with M. Cutter, Kingston & Co. dated October 16, 1885, in Hartford, Connecticut. The invoice lists various fancy goods and notions, including safety pins, damask, cupboard braid, fancy edge braid, bone crochet hooks, tape measures, ladies silk goods, red working cotton, Ruth file counts, Art, mending cotton, and Woolly Dell Germantown yarn, along with their respective quantities, unit prices, and extended totals. The billhead features prominent, ornate Victorian-style typography for the business names, a small decorative emblem for "Telephone Connection," and a printed statement that "All Claims to be made within Five Days from Receipt of Goods." **3.

This billhead from J. Schreiber, Bedding and Furniture, located at 121 and 123 Sansome Street in San Francisco, details a transaction with Messrs A. Cohn & Co. dated October 16, 1867. The invoice lists various bedding items purchased, including 6 Double Pulu Beds for $60.00, 6 3/4 Pulu Beds for $48.00, 6 Single Pulu Beds for $30.00, 12 1/2 Pillows for $12.00, and Burlap for $3.00, totaling $149.00. The item features a decorative red lithograph on the left depicting a bed and two figures, advertising "PULU. CURLED HAIR, MOSS, TOW, EXCELSIOR TWINE, FURNITURE SPRINGS, Red Lace, Ticking, Etc." The business name "J. SCHREIBER" is printed in ornate Victorian-style lettering, and the document includes ruled lines for itemization. 3.

This billhead from J. Switzer, a wholesale and retail dealer in Helena, Montana, dated September 1, 1879, details a transaction with Mrs. Ike Greenhood. The bill includes entries for 1 gallon of Rhine Wines, 1/2 gallon of Whiskey, and 1 bottle of Brandy, totaling $8.25. The billhead features an elaborate, ornate design characteristic of the Victorian era, including decorative typography and borders. A central lithographic illustration depicts a multi-story building labeled "WHOLESALE LIQUORS & CIGARS," presumably the business premises, surrounded by text advertising "Wines, Liquors, Cigars, Bar-Glassware, etc." and "Straight Kentucky Whiskeys a Specialty." The establishment date "ESTABLISHED 1866" is also prominently displayed. 3.

This billhead from Jacob Mitchell, a manufacturer of Ladies', Misses' And Children's Sewed Shoes at 919 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Missouri, is dated July 27, 1881. It records a sale to Penningroth, Schreiber & Co. for various types of footwear including "Power Grain Tie", "Slippers", "Calf", and "Apron" shoes, listed with quantities and prices. The total amount due for the transaction is calculated. The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product description, with a small decorative element above the location. 3.

A billhead from Joseph Schiffman, a dealer in dry goods, groceries, and crockery, located in Gainesville, Alabama, dated October 1, 1877. The bill details a statement of account for Mifs Josiah Wrenn, listing purchases made between February and September 1877, including women's shoes, a water bucket, children's hose, and glass shoes, with a total of $5.25 for these listed items. The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and location, a decorative "BOUGHT OF" logo, and various decorative borders and lines typical of the period. Handwritten notes indicate payment was received on October 7, 1877.

This billhead from Julius King Optical Co., Manufacturers, dated January 29, 1889, records the sale of "1 francisco lens" for 25 cents to Mrs. Heuer of Uniontown, PA. The transaction originated in Cleveland, OH. The item features a prominent and detailed graphic of an eye with radiating light, ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name, and includes the names of several associated individuals.

This billhead documents a transaction from Kingsbacher Bros., Manufacturers and Jobbers of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, and Optical Goods, located at 132 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA, to Mr. & Mrs. Hunt of Uniontown, PA, dated May 15, 1883. The transaction includes items such as a "Nickel Cricket" and "Gold Band Rings," with a total sum due. A handwritten note indicates receipt of 1/2 oz of "701 G.B. Rings" and describes them as "entirely new." The document specifies "Net 30 days" as terms. The billhead features an elaborate lithographic illustration of the Kingsbacher Bros. building and ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product categories, presented within decorative banners. An accompanying envelope is also present, printed with the business name and address. 3.

This billhead records a transaction between wholesale dealers L. & S. Hecht of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and J. S. Stiller on May 12, 1852. L. & S. Hecht, located at 109 North Third Street, specialized in hosiery, gloves, trimmings, and small wares. The bill details the sale of various items, including "Reading," "Hatchet," "Calles," "Knitting Yarn," and "Calk Spool," totaling "3 39". The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, along with decorative borders and classical 19th-century typography for the address and item descriptions. **3.

This billhead from LAS CIEN MIL CAMISAS, VIUDA LEVY É HIJA, located at Calle de la Palma No. 15, Mexico City, dated November 17, 1870, details a transaction with Sr. Dn. Adolfo Payro. The items listed include 3 camisas (shirts), 4 sabanas (sheets), 7 camisas (shirts), 4 calzoncillos (underpants), 2 paraguas (umbrellas), and 2 corbatas (ties), totaling 62.5. The document features a lithographic illustration of the store front with customers outside, ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, and decorative borders. 3.

This billhead from Lewis Schiele & Co., Importers of Wove Corsets &c., dated April 5, 1873, documents a sale to M. C. Hood & Co. in Boston. The transaction includes "3 Doz. w/ribbed Corsets," "2 Do." of another type, "Laces," an additional 17% charge, and "Stonington Line" charges, totaling $80.44. The terms are "Cash 30 days." The item features an intricate illustration of a corset on the left margin, decorative Victorian-style lettering for the business name "Lewis Schiele & Co." and the tagline "IMPORTERS OF WOVE CORSETS &c.", along with elegant script for the date and customer name. 3.

This billhead, dated January 25, 1875, records a transaction from Lobenstein & Gans in New York to A. C. Noot Mfg. Co. of Unionville, Connecticut. The invoice details the purchase of 4 pieces of broad red ribbon, totaling 16 yards, for $6.40. Lobenstein & Gans are identified as importers and dealers in German Cigar Moulds, Presses, Straps, Cutters, Ribbons, &c., and sole agents for Windmueller & Meynen. The billhead features an ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and a wood engraving of a cigar press on the upper left. 3.

This billhead details a transaction from Louis Stix & Co., Importers & Wholesale Dealers in Foreign & Domestic Staple & Fancy Dry Goods, located at No 164 Main Street, Between Fourth & Fifth East Side, Cincinnati, Ohio, dated August 25, 1864. The bill is addressed to Mr. John Rick and itemizes various dry goods purchased, including Naps, Damask, Spool Thread, Marseilles Skirtforms, Clo. Shoelaces, Irish Linen, Jeans, and Broad. The document features an ornate Victorian-style header with elaborate lettering for the business name and description, and a decorative circular seal outlining their return policy. A blue U.S. Internal Revenue stamp is affixed to the document. **3.

This billhead from M. & C. Salomon, dated April 9, 1875, records a transaction with A. C. Noot Manufacturing Co. of Unionville, Connecticut. The invoice details the sale of 3 bales of Havana Tobacco for a total of $289.85, with terms of a 3 months note. The billhead features decorative elements including an ornate logo with text "Importers of HAVANA SEGARS, LEAF TOBACCO, AND BRANDIES" and stylized lettering for the business name "M. & C. Salomon" with the word "BOUCHE" above it, characteristic of late 19th-century commercial printing.

This billhead documents a transaction from M. L. Chaim, a Dental Surgeon in New York, dated September 28, 1883. It is addressed to D. Bailey, Esq., for dental services rendered, specifically a "Comp. Full upper + partial lower" set of dentures, costing $95.00. The bill is marked "Recd payment." and signed by J. S. Chaim. The billhead features an illustration of a set of teeth in the upper left corner. The header includes the inscription "Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art" and the name "Dr. M. L. Chaim, M. D., Dental Surgeon" in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The document has ruled red and blue lines for itemization. 3.

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This billhead, dated November 8, 1877, details a transaction between M. S. Kahn, successor to Kahn & Goldsmith, Importers of Baskets, and Mess. Oliver & Norton. The itemized list includes various baskets, willow ware, papier mache goods, Japanese and colored willow furniture. The total amount due is $54.70. The billhead features a decorative vignette of a willow ware folding stand and ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, prominently displaying "M. S. Kahn, SUCCESSOR TO KAHN & GOLDSMITH, IMPORTERS OF Baskets and German Baskets, Willow Ware & Papier Mache Goods, JAPAN and COLORED WILLOW FURNITURE, &c, &c." 3.

This billhead documents a transaction from Newbauer & Co. for the sale of 50 tins of 250gr EXTRA-SIZE TELEGRAPH AND METROPOLITAN MATCHES to Messrs Wadhams & Elliott, dated October 24, 1884, in San Francisco. The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, a decorative box around the word 'MATCHES,' and includes the text 'Importers and Sole Agents' with a list of other company affiliations. It also bears a large blue circular ink stamp and a purple 'DUPLICATE' stamp.

This billhead from Newwitter, Strassburg & Co., Importers and Jobbers in New York, is addressed to Miss C. McAllister & Son in St. Johnsville, NY, and dated May 26, 1882. It lists items purchased, including "1 ga March Fb", "Theral", and "1 1/2 dozen Bead Gimp," with corresponding quantities and prices. The total amount due is $27.39 after a discount. The billhead features an elaborate company logo depicting a building with "RAPID TRANSIT" above it, and the business name is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The document also includes ruled lines for accounting and states "ALL CLAIMS TO BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF GOODS" and "All Bills not paid when due are subject to Drafts." 3.

This billhead, dated January 21, 1870, details a transaction between Phillips & Liebenstein, manufacturers of chairs and furniture in Chicago, and Messrs. Rohrbough & Moore. The itemized list includes "1 Doz. Bryman Hall," "1/2 Doz. Backs," "1 Flag Seat Chair," and "3 Dining" (possibly Dining Chairs or related items) for a total of $42.25, with a "Cartage" charge of $1.60, resulting in a total of $40.65 due. The document notes a 5% deduction for cash payment on wood seat chairs. Visually, the billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and "CHAIRS AND FURNITURE" sections, alongside a decorative border, typical of commercial documents of the period. 3.

This billhead from Rice & Goldsmith, dated June 22, 1866, details a transaction with Mr. Thomas Redmond. The statement of account lists various quantities of cigars, including "Tusco Cigars," "Coronas," "E.C. Globes," "Yenuis," and "G. Sol Imports," along with a charge for "Paper Strapping & Drayage." It also notes a return of 1000 cigars, resulting in a total outstanding balance of $368.50. The billhead features an elaborate lithographic illustration of Rice & Goldsmith's three-story building at 208 Walnut Street, along with ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name.

This billhead from Salomon Cohen, a dealer in carriages, buggies, light express, and plantation wagons, details a statement of account for M. H. L. Hart of Palatka, Florida. The account lists purchases from January and February 1884, including two S.S. Buggy Wagons, one Paton Exp Buggie, one Sett Odors, and yardage of Buck, totaling $234.50. A payment of $150 was received on May 13, 1884, leaving a balance due of $84.50. The bill is marked as "Paid." The billhead itself is dated June 1, 1884. Visually, the document features a prominent vignette of a carriage on the left, ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product lines, and indicates that the business was "Established 1868" and was the "Sole Agent for the Improved Tennessee Wagon." 3.

This billhead from Stern Brothers, Importers and Dealers in Silks, Trimmings, Laces, Millinery Goods, Gloves, Hosiery, Corsets, and Undergarments, details a transaction with Mssrs C. E. Green dated September 24, 1875. The invoice lists items purchased including one pair of shaws, one apron, and one slip, totaling $14.83. The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, decorative borders, and a small illustration above the names of the partners.

This billhead from The San Francisco Chronicle, dated March 11, 1887, details a charge of $4.00 to A. W. Furst for an advertisement. The document advertises "THE WEEKLY CHRONICLE, The Star Weekly of the Pacific $1.50 a Year" and boasts an average circulation of 43,500. The left side of the billhead features a section of "TESTIMONIALS from some of the Leading San Francisco Merchants." The item displays ornate Victorian-style lettering for the date and the main business name, and decorative borders enclosing the testimonial section. 3.

This billhead from the True American Steam Power Book and Job Printing Establishment in Trenton, N.J., dated April 9, 1869, details an account for "Naar, Day & Naar." The bill is "To Naar, Day & Naar, Dr." and lists a charge for "sub. to daily True American to 1 Oct 1869 - 12." The item features a distinctive masthead for the "Daily & Weekly True American, Book, Card, and Fancy Job Printing, of every description." The masthead includes a decorative border with floral elements and ornate Victorian-style lettering in red and green for the "To Naar, Day & Naar, Dr." portion, and black script for other text. The bill is also identified as coming from "Central Bank." A handwritten note at the bottom reads, "Please receipt + return." The bill is signed "Naar, Day & Naar" indicating receipt of payment.

This billhead from Weis & Zoebisch, dealers in hats, caps, furs, and walking canes, located at 538 Washington Street, Boston, records the sale of a "Gray Ast.- Cap" for $3.00 to Mrs. Thompson on December 15, 1875. The item is marked as paid. The billhead features decorative script lettering for the date, location, and buyer's name, with the business name and products in bold uppercase. A small vignette illustration of a hunting dog and game appears in the upper left corner.

This billhead from Wolff Brothers & Co. details an invoice for various hats, caps, and straw goods purchased by Durarak & Beckman. The items listed include specific styles such as "Brawers Albia," "Georgia College," "Bluebird Scotch," "Blue Moscos," "Coyp Roller," "Parisian," "Albion," "Valurbans," "Garfield," "Blue Ruskie," "Blue Franklin," "Pearl Empire," and "Low brown Nelson," with quantities and prices for each. The total amount is 179.50. The bill notes shipment via "Mo Valley" and that the balance will follow. The billhead features a decorative masthead with an ornate company logo depicting a shield crest flanked by hats, and the business name "Wolff Brothers & Co." in a stylized script. Below this, the types of goods sold—"HATS, CAPS, STRAW GOODS, GLOVES AND UMBRELLAS"—are presented with elaborate Victorian-style borders and varied typography. 3.

A sepia-toned cabinet photograph depicting the second building of Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, New York. The impressive building features a grand Second Empire architectural style with mansard roofs, dormer windows, and ornate facades. The foreground shows a dirt road with scattered rocks, suggesting ongoing construction or development around the hospital. The verso of the card identifies it as part of a "New Series of Cabinet Photographs" from 1874-75, published by G. W. Thorne at 60 and 62 Nassau Street, near Maiden Lane, New York. The verso also lists other notable New York City landmarks and destinations available in Thorne's photographic series.

A carte-de-visite featuring a sepia-toned photographic portrait of an unknown, bearded man. The man is depicted from the chest up, looking to his left, wearing a suit and bow tie. The reverse side of the card features an ornate, Victorian-style design for Bogardus & Bendann Brothers' Photographic and Portrait Galleries, located at No. 1153 Broadway, near 27th Street, New York. The design includes decorative borders, elegant typography, and a central emblem featuring a shield, musical instruments, floral elements, and radiating lines.

This item is a carte-de-visite, a popular photographic format from the late 19th century. The front features a portrait of a young man with a mustache, dressed in a dark suit and bow tie, looking slightly to the right. The reverse side is ornately designed with the business name "Bogardus & Bendann Brothers Photographic and Portrait Galleries" in decorative Victorian-style lettering, accompanied by a crest-like emblem surrounded by a sunburst design. The address "No 1153 Broadway near 27th street NEW YORK" is also prominently displayed.

A sepia-toned cartes-de-visite photograph, approximately 1870, depicts an unknown couple. A bearded man in a suit is seated, resting his arm on a large fur throw. A woman in a striped dress with braided hair stands beside him, her hand also resting on the fur. The reverse of the card features an elaborate red and gold design with ornate Victorian-style scrollwork and lettering, prominently displaying "E. KLAUBER" in a decorative banner, a large stylized "K" monogram, and the address "COR. 3rd & JEFFERSON STS / LOUISVILLE KY." 3.

This cartes-de-visite features a portrait of an unknown man with a moustache, wearing a dapper suit and pocket square, typical of the Victorian era. The verso contains an elaborate advertisement for E. Klauber, Photographer, located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Third Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. The ad identifies Klauber as the 'SOLE LICENSEE for the Unchangeable Photograph, Patent Chromotypes, &c.' and is characterized by ornate Victorian-style lettering, decorative borders, and a prominent 'EK' monogram. 3.

This carte-de-visite features a portrait of Alice Oldham Beasley, produced by the Eureka Photograph Gallery I. G. Levy in San Francisco, circa 1871. The photographic card shows a waist-up portrait of a woman in period dress. The reverse side prominently displays the ornate Victorian-style lettering of the "Eureka Photograph Gallery I. G. Levy" with its address, and includes a note indicating that negatives were preserved for extra copies at reduced rates. The subject's name, "Alice Oldham Beasley," and the year "1871" are handwritten at the top of the reverse side. 3.

This carte-de-visite features a studio portrait of two young boys, possibly twins, holding hands. They are dressed in dark, possibly military-style, outfits with decorative buttons and belts, and wear boots. The photograph was taken by I. G. Levy at the Eureka Photograph Gallery in San Francisco, California, circa 1870s. The reverse side of the carte-de-visite features the photographer's imprint with ornate Victorian-style lettering for "Eureka Photograph Gallery" and "I. G. Levy", along with the

This item consists of an album page featuring four individual cartes-de-visite portraits of members of the Levy family. The first image shows two oval-framed portraits: Ann Matilda Levy (identified as "mother," 1860) seated in a striped dress and bonnet, and Joseph Levy (identified as "Son of Adam Joseph & Ann Matilda Levy") standing against a studio backdrop. The second image displays two more portraits: a profile bust of Juliana M. Levy and another portrait of Ann Matilda Levy (identified as "Grandmother," 1856). The album page features decorative borders around the oval portrait frames, characteristic of mid-19th century photographic albums. 3.

CVD - Circa 1870 Man Holding Open Book by Philp & Solomons, 332 Penn Ave, Washington DC. ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF THE RED CROSS; Philp & Solomons (1859-1874) was a publishing and bookstore partnership in Washington, D.C. The partners were bookseller Franklin Philp (1826-1887), who handled visual materials, and Adolphus S. Solomons (1826-1910), who had responsibility for the textual materials. Solomons helped to establish the American Red Cross and was the founder of the Jewish Protectory and Aid Society and the Russian Jews Immigration Aid Society. Philp was born in England and entertained visiting English celebrities at his home in Washington. According to one report, Philp overdrew the partnership account by $90,000 and left Solomons greatly embarrassed. Philp later became notorious for embezzling funds from his position as a clerk to the naval pay inspector at San Francisco, California.

A sepia-toned carte-de-visite (CDV) featuring a formal studio portrait of Francis Lieber. Lieber is depicted standing, wearing a dark suit and bow tie, with his right hand tucked into his waistcoat and his left hand resting on the back of a chair. The photograph is mounted on cardstock, typical of mid-19th century studio portraiture. The reverse side features handwritten annotations identifying the subject as "Francis Lieber" and mentioning his role as a "History Prof Col. U" and involvement "on Prep. Com. 1864 against secession." The photographer's imprint, "Rockwood, Photographer, 839 Broadway, N. Y.", is also printed on the back. 3.

A carte-de-visite (CDV) featuring a bust portrait of an unknown man, possibly a Union Civil War soldier. The verso displays an elaborate back stamp of T. Lilienthal's Photographic Establishment at 102 Poydras St., New Orleans. The design includes a detailed illustration of the multi-story storefront with people visible, and ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and address. 3.

This four-page price list and advertisement for Levi Weinberger's C.O.D. from Baltimore, Maryland, is for the Spring and Summer of 1882. The document promotes boots and shoes, detailing a direct-to-consumer Cash On Delivery (C.O.D.) sales model that aimed to bypass middlemen and offer competitive pricing. It highlights the company's "old established" reputation, its non-credit system, and its national shipping capabilities, positioning itself as a progressive retailer. The circular also explicitly aligns its business model with the anti-middleman sentiments of the Grange movement. The front page features a detailed lithograph depicting a bustling railway station with a steam locomotive pulling freight cars, one labeled "GOODS SHIPPED C.O.D." Figures are shown loading cargo under a station canopy. The business name, "LEVI WEINBERGER'S C.O.D.," is presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering. 3.

This check, dated December 14, 1876, is drawn by C.V. Levy, Attorney at Law, on the First National Bank in Frederick, Maryland. It is made out to Wm. R. Hill, attorney for Wm. R. Barnes & Co., for the amount of $7.60. The check features an ornate vignette of Miss Liberty on the left side and decorative Victorian-style lettering for the bank's name. A blue revenue stamp is affixed to the upper right corner. The reverse includes endorsements by Wm. R. Hill, R.M. Hoffe (for Wm. R. Barnes & Co.), and B.T. Baldwin, President of the First National Bank.

This chromolithograph is a color caricature of Sir John Simon, Knt., M.P., Serjeant-at-Law, published in Vanity Fair on September 25, 1886. The artwork, credited to "Spy," depicts Sir John Simon in a top hat and formal wear, with his hands in his pockets, characteristic of the satirical style of Vanity Fair prints. The item also includes a separate page containing a printed biography of Sir John Simon, providing context for the portrait.

This multi-page dance program is for the Hebrew Charity Ball held on February 9, 1869. The cover features "Hebrew Charity Ball 1869" in decorative Victorian-style lettering, adorned with an illustration of cherubs holding musical instruments within a circular frame, set against ornate borders. A yellow ribbon is attached to the spine. The program lists "Promenade Music" and "Dancing Music" selections, including various quadrilles, waltzes, schottisches, lancers, galops, and gems from operas, with composers such as Offenbach, Mozart, Strauss, Verdi, and Hassler. Music was provided by Hassler's Grand Orchestra and Military Band. The interior pages also list Henry S. Frank as the Master of Ceremonies and several Floor Managers. The final page is blank for "Engagements." The item was printed by R. Stein, Phil. 3.

An envelope from Levy Brothers, manufacturers of fine cigars and wholesale tobacconists, located at 53 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, N.Y. The envelope is addressed to Mr. Harmon Laundris in Rouses Point, N.Y. The design features a detailed lithograph of an owl perched on branches with foliage on the left side, and the business name and details printed with ornate Victorian-style lettering. A green 2-cent postage stamp is affixed to the upper right corner, with a Plattsburgh postmark dated FEB 19 1888. 3.

An advertising envelope from Roos & Wunderlich, Art Dealers and Depot of Goupil & Co., located at 219 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, CA, addressed to Joseph D. Fay, Esq., in Mount Vernon, NY. The envelope features a printed design including the business name in ornate Victorian-style lettering, a storefront illustration, and a San Francisco postmark dated August 28, 1868. A 10-cent US postage stamp is affixed. The top left corner has 'O.L.M.' (likely 'Over Land Mail') handwritten. The reverse features a red wax seal.

An envelope from Tillmann & Bendel, Wholesale Grocers, in San Francisco, California, dated March 19, 1885. The envelope is addressed to J. H. Doxsee & Son in Islip, Long Island (L.I.). The verso of the envelope features a detailed blue lithographic illustration of the Tillmann & Bendel building, showcasing its multi-story architecture and a street scene with horses and carriages. The business name "TILLMANN & BENDEL." and "WHOLESALE GROCERS" are prominently displayed in ornate text above the illustration, with a decorative border around the image. Multiple addresses for the business are listed below the illustration: 313 to 327 Battery St., 401 to 407 Clay Street, and 400 to 408 Commercial St. The recto of the envelope bears a San Francisco postmark dated "MAR 19 8 PM 85" and a red 2-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring a profile portrait.

This holiday circular for Rothschild & Ehrenpfort, Manufacturing Confectioners and Importers of Tree Decorations and Christmas Goods, advertises a wide array of confectionery and seasonal items. The circular details their specialty in "strictly pure Confectionery from the best materials only and free from any adulteration whatsoever," listing various candies such as Fine Cream Candies, Hand Dipped Dreams, and Marshmallows. It also features an extensive catalog of Christmas decorations including Paper Mache Figures, Tree Ornaments (tinsels, glass balls, silver spun), Artificial Christmas Trees, Christmas Candles, and Cake Ornaments. The front of the circular is adorned with an ornate, Victorian-style red illustration of a bear holding a candy cane, serving as a company logo and "Registered Trade Mark." Headings are presented in decorative red ink. The back pages provide detailed lists of products with quantities and prices per box or piece, indicating the range of goods offered for holiday sales.

This item is an invitation announcing the grand opening of Henry Bernhard's store, featuring French Pattern Bonnets, Hats, and other novelties. The opening event was scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 13th, 14th, and 15th, 1881, at his establishment located at 190 Main Street in Middletown, Connecticut. The card features decorative elements including script lettering for the opening line, "FRENCH PATTERN BONNETS, HATS" in an ornate arched text with flourishes, and decorative dividers surrounding the name "HENRY BERNHARD." The corners of the card are rounded.

This letter from E. Schloss & Co., manufacturers of marble and wood top tables, parlor suits, hat racks, and other furnishings, dated August 1, 1882, is addressed to A. K. Kingsbury, Esq., Cashier. It concerns the collection of a draft for twenty-eight 15/100 dollars on James Furniture Co., with instructions to charge exchange if refused. The letterhead features an ornate Victorian-style design with the company name, a detailed vignette illustrating a marble and wood top table, and addresses for the main business at 379 Pearl Street and the factory at 719, 721 & 723 Fifth Street in New York. 3.

A letter from Goodman & Myers, wholesale tobacco and cigars based in Savannah, GA, dated January 4, 1879, to Mr. Chas Litschgi in Charleston, SC. The letter acknowledges receipt of a valued favor of $3 and mentions enclosing something for collection. The letterhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for 'Goodman & Myers Wholesale Tobacco & Cigars' with an illustration of a factory or building, and lists addresses for their tobacco factory in Richmond, VA, and cigar factory in New York. The accompanying decorated envelope also features the company's branding and addresses. **3.

This letter, dated March 26, 1866, is from H. G. Norton & Co. in New York to the Providence Rubber Co., concerning sample shipments of hosiery. The letter features an ornate, highly detailed lithographed letterhead depicting a block of buildings on Broadway, New York. The illustration identifies several businesses, including H.G. Norton & Co. (Rubber Goods) at 509 Broadway, Bogardus Photographs, Taylor's International Hotel & Saloons, Solomon & Hart (Fabric for upholstery), S. Strahlheim & Co. (Laces & White Goods), E.A. Hayt & Co. (Cloaks and Mantillas), W.H. Lyon & Co. (Yankee Notions and Hosiery), Watrous Boyden & Fay (Hats), and B.F. Beekman (Silk and Straw Goods), each with their specific building number. The architectural style depicted is typical of mid-19th century commercial blocks in a major city. **3.

A letter from Hirsh & Brother, manufacturers of umbrellas and parasols, located in Philadelphia, PA, to S. Marks & Co. in Roseburg, OR, dated May 2, 1887. The letter discusses business matters, specifically mentioning "goods for the office." The letterhead features a detailed lithograph of the Hirsh & Brother factory building at 1309-1317 Market St., highlighting 7 acres of floor space devoted to manufacturing umbrellas and parasols. The business name "Hirsh & Brother" is presented with ornate Victorian-style lettering. 3.

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This letter, dated April 27, 1883, is written by Sol Poznanski on the ornate letterhead of Levy Bros. & Co., Manufacturers of Clothing, located at 472 Broadway and 30, 32, 34, & 36 Crosby St., New York. It is addressed to E. W. Knight in Helena, Montana. Poznanski informs Knight that he has drawn a draft for $100 and will arrive in Helena in about six days. He will be representing Levy Bros. & Co. and three other large New York houses, and also acting as a buyer of hides and furs for a Gloversville factory. Poznanski requests that Knight hold the draft if it is not satisfactory until he arrives and states his intention to start a wholesale commission house in Helena upon his arrival. The letterhead features elaborate, Victorian-style script for the business name and description, with a clear address and P.O. Box number. 3.

An ornate Victorian-style marriage certificate documenting the union of Frances Traub and Max Rosenthal on October 16, 1887, in New York, NY. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. M. Kraus Kopf of Congregation Sheareth Israel. The document features decorative script for "Marriage Certificate" at the top, an engraved illustration depicting a wedding scene, and Hebrew text. A gold embossed seal is present at the lower left. Witnesses listed are Hannah Straul, S. Popper, and J.P. Hannaford. Note: The certificate text contains a discrepancy, stating the Jewish date as "the 2nd day of Sivan in the year 5622," which does not correspond to October 16, 1887. 3.

This issue of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, dated September 12, 1891, features numerous illustrations and articles documenting current events and social life. Key illustrations include a full-page print by J. Durkin titled 'Market Night in the Jewish Quarter of New York,' a panoramic view of a disastrous fire in Jacksonville, Florida, and illustrations of a train accident at Bostian Bridge in North Carolina. Other visual content includes scenes of people returning from summer vacation, portraits of jockeys and racing scenes, women bicycling, and various other topics of interest common to illustrated newspapers of the period. The masthead features ornate Victorian-style lettering with an illustration of the U.S. Capitol building. 3.

This item is a complete weekly issue of "Chambers' Edinburgh Journal," dated Saturday, November 12, 1842, Number 563. The periodical features a prominent article reporting on the establishment and publication of "The Voice of Jacob," which is described as the first English-language newspaper for British Jews. This article spans three full columns across pages 343 and 344. The masthead of the journal displays "CHAMBERS' EDINBURGH JOURNAL" in an ornate banner, typical of 19th-century publishing. The issue also includes other articles on various topics such as book stalls, natural history, and "Signs of the Times." 3.

This postal card features a personal message from "Charlie" to "Dear Lizzie" (Mrs. C. S. Norris) written on the reverse side of an A. Shuman & Co. business card. Charlie discusses being busy with stocktaking and accounting at the store for two days, finding it "rather tedious," and mentions that Mr. Chipman has hay fever and has gone to the mountains. He concludes by saying he is feeling "very nicely." The card features a printed header for "A. Shuman & Co., Wholesale Clothiers, Boston." The front of the postal card displays a "United States Postal Card" design with a one-cent stamp and a profile portrait, common for the period. The handwritten message and recipient's address are in an elegant, ornate script typical of the late Victorian era. A postmark from Boston, Massachusetts, dated August 8, 1888, is visible. 3.

This postcard advertises the new opera "Virginia, or Ringing the Changes" by Henry P. Stephens and Edward Solomon, authors of "Billee Taylor, &c." The postcard lists prices for various musical arrangements from the opera, including Vocal Score ($1.00), Potpourri (75), Waltz (35), Libretto (15), Lanciers (50), and Galop (35). It states that "Virginia is a dainty and charming opera and has gained deserved and immediate popularity." The opera was published by Wm. A. Pond & Co. at 25 Union Square, N. Y. The verso of the postcard features a decorative "POSTAL CARD." banner with ornate scrollwork, and a printed U.S. Postage One Cent stamp design depicting a classical female bust.

This is a 1879 pricelist pamphlet from Greensfelder, Rosenthal & Co., manufacturers of rubber boots and shoes, located at 105 & 107 Wabash Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The pamphlet details various styles and prices for "Bay State," "Boston," "National," and "New Jersey" brand boots, arctics, overshoes, and "self-acting overshoes," as well as "Alaska" brand items. It also includes a "List of Findings" such as boot and shoe preparations, laces, buttons, and tools, with prices per dozen or gross. The item is printed on pink-tinted paper, folded into three panels, and features an ornate Victorian-style border and lettering on the central panel, proclaiming "PRICE LIST OF Rubber Boots & Shoes." It includes a disclaimer "SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE" at the top of each panel. **3.

Four-page program for a production of "The Mikado" at the West Brighton Beach Casino on August 2, 1886. The program features advertisements from Jewish merchants in the Lower East Side, Brooklyn, and New York City. The back page contains a Bloomingdale Brothers advertisement announcing a sale at their 3rd and 56th Street location prior to moving to their new location at 59th and 3rd Avenue.

This U.S. Internal Revenue stamp for five cents features the business "Lawrence & Cohen, Manufacturers" in New York. The stamp is green with a perforated edge. Its design includes a central figure resembling a king or playing card royalty, surrounded by ornate Victorian-style scrollwork. Below this, an eagle with outstretched wings prominently displays "U.S. INTER. REV. FIVE CENTS" and "NEW YORK." The value "5" is depicted in each corner. This stamp would have been used for products such as playing cards.

A silver soup spoon engraved with flowers. The spoon is marked with "S. Hyman & Co." The style suggests a Victorian era origin, though the maker's mark may indicate an earlier date. The spoon's physical characteristics appear to predate the Victorian era stylistic engraving.

A stereoscopic photograph showing a path through a cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana, lined with numerous ornate vaults and scattered trees. The reverse side features intricate Victorian-style lettering advertising "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans & Vicinity" and "A. Lilienthal Photographer," embellished with a cherub motif.

This stereoscopic photograph, produced by A. Lilienthal, captures a bustling view of Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, around 1876. The image depicts a wide street with cobblestones, numerous pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages, and streetcars. Multi-story buildings line both sides of the street, with a distant church spire visible. One prominent establishment on the left side of the street is identified as "Lilienthal's Watch & Jewelry." The reverse side of the stereoview features ornate Victorian-style typography, a cherub motif, and decorative borders, branding it as "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans & Vicinity" by "A. Lilienthal, Portrait & Landscape Photographer."

A duotone stereoscopic photograph from the "Staten Island Gems" series by I. Almstaedt, Tompkinsville, S.I., circa 1875. The image, possibly titled "Fort Street N.B." based on handwritten inscription and external description, depicts a snow-covered winter landscape with bare trees and a stone wall. The card features a narrow red border on the front. The reverse is printed on pink cardstock with "Staten Island Gems" in ornate Victorian-style lettering above "I. Almstaedt, Photographer, Tompkinsville, S.I." and the phrase "Duplicates can always be had."

A stereoscopic photograph showing a long wall of burial niches in the New St. Louis Cemetery on Esplanade Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The scene depicts numerous individual tomb compartments, some adorned with wreaths, under a tree-lined sky. The reverse side of the photograph features ornate Victorian-style typography advertising "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans & Vicinity" by "Lilienthal, Portrait & Landscape Photographer."

The item is a stereoscopic photograph by T. Lilienthal, capturing a view of Howard Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1870. The image features a large fountain in the foreground, with various monuments and structures visible in the background. The reverse side of the card is ornately decorated with Victorian-style lettering, identifying the item as part of a "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans & Vicinity" by T. Lilienthal, a "Portrait & Landscape Photographer" located at 121 Canal St., New Orleans. 3.

Two volumes of The Jewish Chronicle, bound in one, covering the years 1844-1845. Published in London, England. The publication, which began in November 1841 and initially ceased publication in May 1842, relaunched with this new series. The volumes comprise 248 pages and 228 pages, respectively. One issue (Vol. 1, No. 28, 6 October 1845) is missing. The first page shows signs of wear and wrinkling. The binding is a later addition of cloth over boards with a leather spine. The book is 29cm tall. The publication provides insights into Anglo-Jewry in the early Victorian period, including reviews (such as a review of Lady Montefiore's cookbook), accounts of Sir Moses Montefiore's activities (including his work aiding Russian Jews), coverage of the installation of Chief Rabbi Nathan Marcus Adler, and analyses of Tsar Nicholas I's policies towards Jews.

This trade card advertises A. B. SIMON as a Merchant Tailor and Clothier located on Spring St., Newton, N. J. The card features a colorful illustration depicting a domestic scene with a woman sitting on a man's lap, accompanied by the caption: "PLAYFUL WIFE ON HIS KNEE, SITS AND TALKS, WAITING TEA." The text advertising the business is printed above the illustration. The design is typical of late 19th-century advertising. 3.

This trade card for A. Hollander & Co., Clothiers & Merchant Tailors in Hartford, Connecticut, advertises "FINE CUSTOM WORK A SPECIALTY." The front features a comical blue-ink illustration depicting a crowded scene, possibly on public transportation, with a large woman surrounded by numerous children, interacting with a conductor or ticket-taker. Text above the scene reads "SURE SIR THEY ARE ALL UNDER AGE." The business name, "A. HOLLANDER & CO. Clothiers & Merchant Tailors," is presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The card also lists the

Trade card for A. Hollander & Co., a clothing house located at 82-88 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut, advertising itself as "The Largest Clothing House in the State." The card features a lithographed illustration depicting a man falling off a penny-farthing bicycle while a woman rides another one. The illustration is signed "BUFFORD BOSTON." The card encourages customers to "GIVE THEM A CALL." 3.

This trade card advertises A. Polack, a One Price Clothier located at 1316 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska. The card features an illustration of an anthropomorphic cat dressed in elaborate Victorian-style attire, including a top hat, monocle, waistcoat, striped trousers, and carrying an umbrella. The text reads "COMPLIMENTS OF A. POLACK, One Price Clothier, 1316 Farnam Street, Omaha, Neb." The reverse side is blank. 3.

A trade card for B. Posner, a Scranton, PA-based business located at 219 Penn Avenue opposite Baptist Church, offering "Second-Hand and New Clothing," "Ladies Dresses, Carpets, Boots and Shoes," and "ALL KINDS OF FURNISHING GOODS," advertising items as "SELLING VERY CHEAP." The card features bold, ornate lettering for the business name and product categories. The verso of the card features a colorful lithographic illustration for INTERNATIONAL BAKING POWDER, depicting three children in a grassy field; one boy sits playing a horn, while another boy and a girl are dancing. The baking powder is manufactured by Queen City Chemical Company.

This trade card advertises B. W. Levy, a Philadelphia business offering gents' fine furnishing goods and a constant stock of umbrellas. The card features a colorful illustration of white bell flowers (likely lily of the valley) and a pink rosebud on the left side. The business name, "B. W. Levy," is prominently displayed in ornate lettering, followed by "GENTS," "FINE FURNISHING GOODS," and the address "2120 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia." A note indicates "A Fine Stock of Umbrellas Constantly on Hand." The overall design suggests a Victorian-era aesthetic typical for advertising of the period. The verso of the card is blank. 3.

This trade card advertises B. W. Levy, a Philadelphia business specializing in "Gents' Fine Furnishing Goods" and a "Fine Stock of Umbrellas." The business was located at 2120 Callowhill Street. The card features a decorative, colorful illustration of a large pink rose and blue forget-me-nots, typical of floral designs on late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card advertises the opening of a branch of Bronner & Co.'s Clothing Store at 20 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The advertisement highlights Bronner & Co. as "the Largest Retail Clothing House in America," with its main establishment located at 610-618 Broadway, New York. The card promotes the new store opening with the promise of "GREAT SLAUGHTER IN PRICES!" The front of the card features a colorful illustration: on the left, a smiling boy in traditional Middle Eastern attire (turban, vest, loose pants) holds a scroll and a staff, framed by an ornate arch with Arabic script. To his right is a detailed map of Turkey and surrounding regions including Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, and the Black Sea. A small scene of figures seated under a tree is depicted in the lower right. The reverse side of the card is a text-only advertisement, featuring bold, ornate Victorian-style typography characteristic of the period.

This trade card advertises Brylawski, a business located at 60 Lexington Street in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in silks, laces, embroideries, and other related goods, dating from approximately 1885. The card features a vibrant illustration of a hummingbird hovering over a bouquet of red roses and ferns, set within a decorative border. The business name and product descriptions are presented on an ornate banner, characteristic of Victorian-era graphic design. **3.

This trade card advertises Charles Feder, a leading clothier located at 217 & 219 Main Street. The colorful illustration depicts a man (likely the proprietor or a salesman) showing a young boy, who is trying on a pair of pants, to a woman. An open armoire filled with clothing is visible in the background, along with a white cat on a table. The card includes the phrase "THAT JUST SUITS YOU." The business name and address are presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering, characteristic of late 19th-century advertising materials. The verso of the card is blank. The card dates to circa 1885. **3.

This trade card advertises Chas. Holtzmann, a wholesale and retail clothier located at the corner of State & Ferry Streets in Schenectady, New York. The front of the card features a color illustration of a baby in a blue dress sitting on the ground next to an overturned woven basket, surrounded by chickens and a small doll. The reverse side of the card presents the business's advertisement with ornate Victorian-style lettering for "CHAS. HOLTZMANN" and "CLOTHIER," along with the business type and address.

This trade card advertises Cohn Bros., Jewellers, located at 1034 Market St. near Mason and 56 Sixth St. near Mission in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a color lithograph depicting a young child with blonde curly hair wearing a white dress, holding a branch of blossoms, and sitting amidst greenery. The back of the card presents the business name and addresses using varied decorative fonts typical of late 19th-century advertising. **3.

A colorful trade card for the Denver Fur Company, located at 401 Lawrence St., between 16th and 17th Streets in Denver, Colorado, circa 1885. The front of the card features an illustration of a brown bear resting within a cage, with a sign reading "GRIZZLY BEARS GOOD NIGHT." The business name and address are prominently displayed on an angled pink banner. The verso provides a detailed list of products and services, including Seal Sacques, fur-lined garments, capes, collars, muffs, and furs of every description. They also offered fur trimming, remodeling, relining, enlarging, and repair of furs, and specialized in Rocky Mountain skins, rugs, robes, and mats. The card features a decorative border and ornate Victorian-style lettering.

This trade card advertises E. Kahn, a manufacturer and dealer in mirrors, cornices, pictures, and frames located at 247 Northampton Street, Easton, PA. The card features a decorative floral illustration with yellow, white, and green flowers and foliage, framing a central beige panel with the business name and services in black text. The text "E. KAHN" includes ornamental flourishes, characteristic of Victorian-era design. 3.

This die-cut trade card for Eben & Berckowitz, a boot and shoe store located at the corner of Broome St. & Springfield Ave. in Newark, New Jersey, circa 1885, features an illustration of a large blue high-button boot with red trim. An old woman, often associated with the 'Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe' nursery rhyme, peeks out from the top, holding a sign for the business. When opened, the boot reveals a series of twelve children nestled inside. The card exhibits fine graphics and ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name. The item was patented on April 8, 1883. 3.

This trade card advertises Edwin C. Burt's Fine Shoes. The front features a colorful illustration in a Rococo or Colonial style, depicting a powdered-wigged boy in a blue and gold coat tipping his hat to a girl in a frilly red and yellow dress. A small sign held by the boy reads "Edwin C. Burt Fine Shoes". The verso provides business information for Edwin C. Burt of New York, centered within an ornate design showcasing medals awarded at international exhibitions including Paris (1867, 1878), Vienna (1873), and the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia (1876). It also identifies L. Witkowski at 376 Lawrence St., Denver, CO, as an agent for Edwin C. Burt's goods. A "Caution" notice states that genuine Edwin C. Burt goods have the name stamped on the lining and sole of each shoe. The card is typical of Victorian-era advertising with its decorative design and emphasis on awards and brand authenticity. 3.

This trade card advertises Fleishman Bros., a business specializing in trimmings, millinery, and fancy goods, located at No. 92 Market Street in Pittsburgh, PA. The card notes that "KID GLOVES A SPECIALTY." The visual features include a vibrant chromolithographic illustration of blue and white flowers with green foliage surrounding a central rectangular panel that contains the business information in ornate text. This decorative style is typical of late 19th-century advertising. **3.

This trade card advertises G. David, "The Boss Clothier and Merchant Tailor" located at Main and Broad Streets in Pittston, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of a young child in a bonnet, holding up a large pair of trousers, rendered in a two-tone pink and brown palette. The business name and description are presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering within a decorative border at the bottom of the card. The verso is blank.

This trade card advertises the Golden Eagle, located at 90 Woodward Ave. in Detroit, Michigan, as "The Popular Low Priced House of Detroit." The business specialized in selling clothing and furnishing goods, and offered custom tailoring services. It operated on a "One Price Cash Business" model, claiming to offer goods at 30 to 50 percent less than competitors. Prices for custom suits or overcoats were $18, $20, or $25, and pants were $4.00. The front of the card is a monochrome puzzle illustration depicting hunters in a forest being charged by a deer, with text instructing the viewer to "Find Camel, Elephant, Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus, Three Dogs, Frog, Owl, Calf, Two Hogs, Alligator, Kid." The reverse features the business name "Golden Eagle" in an ornate, Victorian-style font, incorporating an eagle head into the 'G', with "90 Woodward Ave." below it. The card was printed by Calvert Lith. Co., Detroit. 3.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith Bros. & Co., Merchant Tailors and dealers in Fine Woolens, located at 57 North Clinton Street, Rochester, N. Y. The card features a colored illustration of a man in a formal suit and bowler hat, viewed from behind. The text prominently displays the business name, services, and address using ornate Victorian-style lettering. It also notes that they carry "A large stock of Fine Ready-made Clothing." The printer's name "BUFORD" is subtly visible on the illustration. **3.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith Bros. & Co., Merchant Tailors, located at New No. 146 North Clinton St. (formerly Old No. 57) in Rochester, N. Y. The card features a colorful illustration depicting a tailor, a woman, and a young boy in what appears to be a fitting room or shop. The tailor gestures towards the boy, who is trying on a new suit while the woman observes. A white cat is perched on a table in the background. The card includes the slogan "THAT JUST SUITS YOU." The design features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and details, enclosed within a decorative border. **3.

A trade card for Goodman & Marks, One-Price Clothiers, located at 47 Main Street, Bradford, Pennsylvania, circa 1882. The card features a humorous color lithograph illustration depicting a seated, portly gentleman in a suit looking over his shoulder at the smiling, ethereal head of a woman wearing a red cap. Above them, ornate text reads, "Her bright smile haunts me still." The card serves as an advertisement for the clothing business. 3.

An advertisement for Greenhood & Bohm, cigar manufacturers located at 83 Walker St., New York, circa 1890. The card promotes their "Reliable" Cigars, offering a "handsome 8-day clock," which retailed at $20.00, as a bonus with the purchase of one thousand cigars for $35.00. The item features a large illustration of an ornate mantle clock with a figure seated on top, reading, and utilizes decorative Victorian-style lettering, all printed in purple ink. 3.

This trade card for Greensfelder, Florsheim & Co. advertises their school shoes, stating "EVERY PAIR WARRANTED" on the front and "CELEBRATED SCHOOL SHOES" on the verso. The colorful illustration on the front depicts two children, a boy and a girl, interacting with a dog near a wooden fence adorned with roses, suggesting a charming, pastoral setting. The children are dressed in period clothing, with the boy carrying a satchel and the girl holding a book. The verso provides additional brand information and a directive to "SEE THAT EVERY PAIR HAS OUR LABEL." The design features period-typical typography for the business name. 3.

A colorful trade card for H. F. Golden, Millinery, located at 45 Main Street, Bangor, Maine, circa 1885. The front features an ornate lithographic illustration of vibrant orange and blue flowers, green leaves, and wheat-like stalks, surrounding a white scroll banner with the business name and address. This item serves as an advertisement for the millinery business, a common practice in the Victorian era. **3.

This is a colorful trade card advertising H. J. Radin, a clothier and haberdasher in Carthage, N. Y. The card features a lithographic image of a young boy dressed in a blue sailor-style suit and hat, standing in water with sailboats and a red beach umbrella visible in the background. The boy is framed by wheat stalks and pink flowers. The text "Compliments of H. J. RADIN, CLOTHIER AND HABERDASHER, CARTHAGE, N. Y." is printed at the top of the card. The visual style and imagery are typical of late 19th-century advertising, designed to be visually appealing and evoke a sense of wholesome charm.

A trade card for H. N. Harbach, a business specializing in picture frames, located at 807 Filbert Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1885. The card features a decorative image of a hand holding a colorful bouquet of flowers, with ornate Victorian-style lettering used for the business name and address. 3.

This item is a folded trade card for H. Roman & Co., advertising the opening of their new business, The Model Clothing House, located at 101 & 103 Montgomery Street, corner of Sutter Street, San Francisco, California, in September 1886. The advertisement announces a large and varied stock of men's, youths', boys', and children's clothing, as well as a complete assortment of furnishing goods including underwear, shirts, neckties, and hats. H. Roman & Co. emphasizes their "ONE PRICE PRINCIPLE" with prices marked in plain figures, and a commitment to offering "BETTER CLOTHING AT LOWER PRICES" with a motto of "THE BEST POSSIBLE GOODS, For the Least Possible Prices." The card features two ornate lithographic illustrations: one side depicts irises and cattails surrounding a framed scene of a pond with a house in the background; the other side shows dandelions with a framed scene of a rural road and a house. The interior text is presented in various elegant serif and script fonts typical of the late 19th century.

This trade card for Henry Cohen, a Merchant Tailor and Clothier in Pittston, PA, features a colorful illustration from approximately 1885. The front depicts two young girls, both wearing elaborate hats; one carries a rolled item (possibly fabric or a pattern) and the other holds a bouquet of flowers and a piece of paper. The girls are depicted in a natural, possibly garden, setting. The card uses decorative lettering for the business name and

This double-sided trade card for Herrman Cohn, an Importer and Wholesale Dealer located at 19 Dupont Street, near Market, San Francisco, CA, advertises a variety of art and decorative items. The business specializes in Moldings, Frames, Engravings, Artists' Materials, Chromos, Photographs, Ornaments or Cut Out Pictures, Decalcomanies, Looking Glasses, and Cords. The front of the card features a circular illustration in red ink of a woman wearing a feathered hat, set within an ornate border, accompanied by the business name and address in decorative Victorian-style lettering. The verso provides a comprehensive list of products and services, also presented with ornate typography and decorative elements. **3.

This trade card for Hy. Loewenstein, The Jeweler, located at 1230 S. Broadway (near the French Market) in St. Louis, Missouri, advertises their services. The business is presented as the only jewelry manufacturer south of Market Street where jewelry is made while you wait. They also pay the highest cash price for old gold and silver, and can work them into desired articles. Services include sales of diamonds, watches, clocks, jewelry, and silverware, as well as fine watch repairing and free jewelry cleaning. The front of the card features a decorative rebus puzzle that reads "A key = music note to Fortune. Strike the iron while it is hot!", with ornate, stylized lettering in red and gold, enclosed by a red border. 3.

This trade card advertises the legal services of I. E. Rubenstein, an expert pension attorney in Washington, D.C. The card states he offers "Sixteen Years' Practical Experience" and operates on a "No Fee in Claims Unless Successful" basis. The printed text encourages recipients to keep the card for their families to contact him regarding pension claims after their death, suggesting a focus on long-term financial security for dependents, possibly related to Civil War invalid or military pensions. The front of the card features a vibrant, multi-color illustration of three women in a pastoral landscape, one reaching out, characteristic of Victorian-era decorative imagery used to attract attention. The reverse side includes a black and white portrait illustration of I. E. Rubenstein and the printed message. The very back of the card contains various handwritten calculations and numbers. 3.

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This trade card advertises Isaac Liberman, a dealer in Linen Goods, Laces, Fancy Goods, Jewelry & Spectacles, and 1847 Rogers & Brothers Silverware in Syracuse, New York. The card features an intricate, somewhat whimsical illustration in red and white against an olive green background, depicting a frog pulling a woman seated in an ornate carriage, surrounded by oversized mushrooms and plants. **3.

This trade card advertises Isaac Marks & Son, Clothiers, located at 325 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., circa 1885. The card features a colorful illustration titled "Spring," depicting two young girls and a boy offering flowers. The boy is shown with a comical expression, bowing and holding a bouquet. The business name "Isaac Marks & Son, Clothiers" is presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering. **3.

Trade card for J. B. Libirman, a business in Syracuse, N.Y., specializing in Jewelry, Watches, Spectacles, and Fancy Goods, including Roger Bros. Silver Ware. The card features a decorative illustration of a woman in an elaborate, possibly Spanish-inspired, outfit, standing beside an ornate floral design. The card is printed in a monochromatic blue ink, characteristic of trade cards from the period. 3.

This trade card, circa 1885, advertises John Kelly's Fine Shoes, which were exclusively sold at J. Berman's Boot and Shoe Store in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a decorative boot, surrounded by colorful floral arrangements, lush vines, and a butterfly, all set against a warm, patterned background. The text "John Kelly's Fine Shoes, Rochester, N.Y." is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The verso of the card provides details for J. Berman's Boot and Shoe Store, located at 565 Pearl Street in Cleveland, Ohio, presenting the information in bold, block-style lettering. **3.

This trade card advertises J. Rothschild, an importer of French millinery goods located at 1022 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, dating to approximately 1885. The card features a colorful lithographic image of a young girl in a pink dress descending stairs while holding a green cord. The business name and address are presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering at the bottom. 3.

Trade card for J. Schulein, a clothing house located at the Opera House Block on Bridge Street in Owatonna, Minnesota. The card advertises "Fall & Winter Goods" for 1884, stating they have the largest stock in the city at the lowest prices and will not be undersold. The front features a colorful, humorous illustration of an orchestra composed of exaggerated cartoon figures playing various instruments including a trumpet, flute, cello, violin, barrel organ, and drums. The reverse presents the advertisement in plain black text.

This trade card advertises J. Winter & Co., a clothing business located in Louisville, Kentucky. The company offers a Merchant Tailor Department and "Ready Made Men's, Youths', Boys' and Children's Clothing," emphasizing their variety, quality, and low prices. The front of the card features a colorful lithographic illustration within a decorative frame, depicting a swallow in flight against a sky, surrounded by white flowers, berries, and foliage, typical of late 19th-century chromolithography. The reverse side provides additional promotional text in varied typography. **3.

This trade card features an advertisement for J.W. Rosenthal & COs' "Celebrated Our Best Make" Boys Clothing on the front. The image depicts a boy in a suit being measured by another boy, both rendered in green on a brown background. The verso of the card promotes "OUR BEST MAKE" Youths, Boys & Children's Clothing, with a guarantee that "EVERY GARMENT WARRANTED". This side also contains a purple stamp for "TABOR BROS. CLOTHIERS," located at 308 Commercial St., TCHISON, KANS. The verso features ornate Victorian-style lettering with decorative flourishes for the clothing advertisement.

This trade card advertises "THE GRAND EXTRA ORDINARY DRAWING OF THE HAVANA LOTTERY" scheduled for December 24, 1883. The verso of the card lists the potential prizes, including a 1st Prize of $500,000, a 2nd Prize of $100,000, a 3rd Prize of $50,000, and the Smallest Prize of $500, noting that only 15,000 tickets are available for this drawing. Jacob Levy, identified as an agent for the lottery, is located at 420 Montgomery Street. The recto of the card features a colorful lithographic image depicting a boy and girl dancing.

This round trade card for Josephs Bros., a Philadelphia shoe store, features a prominent, embossed yellow rose design with a smaller rosebud and green leaves. The card advertises the business's two locations: 465 & 467 Broad Street at the corner of Orange, and 57 Market Street at the corner of Plane. The text "Compliments of" is printed in an ornate script above the business name. **3.

This round trade card for Josephs Bros., "Phila. Shoe Stores," serves as an advertisement, offering "Compliments of" the business. It lists two store locations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 465 & 467 Broad Street, Corner of Orange, and 57 Market Street, Corner of Plane. The card features a prominent decorative element—a large, detailed pink rose with green leaves, set against a light blue background and within a white border. The business name and addresses are printed on a rectangular panel that partially overlaps the floral design, characteristic of decorative Victorian-era advertising. The card is embossed, adding a tactile quality to its visual appeal. **3.

This trade card for Julius Cosel, a New York Clothier, advertises his businesses located in Youngstown, Ohio; Warren, Ohio; and Newcastle, Pennsylvania, dating to approximately 1885. The card features a black and white illustration showing a man (likely a tailor or salesman) fitting a young boy's trousers, while a woman (presumably the boy's mother) stands by. A cat is perched on a table in the background. The caption "THAT JUST SUITS YOU." is prominently displayed at the bottom. The card also notes "Compliments of JULIUS COSEL. New York Clothier" with the branch locations. The imagery and text are characteristic of late 19th-century advertising trade cards.

This die-cut trade card serves as an advertisement for L. Aronson's Revolution Store, a clothier located in Cedar Rapids, IA, circa 1885. The card prominently displays the business's name and addresses. It is uniquely shaped, die-cut into an irregular, fan-like form, featuring a colorful autumnal design with leaves and clusters of berries. A purple ribbon is depicted on the left side, giving the impression of a decorative handle. The text "COMPLIMENTS OF L. ARONSON'S REVOLUTION STORE" is rendered in an ornate, Victorian-style font, characteristic of period advertising materials. 3.

This trade card advertises L. Garson & Co., Clothiers and Furnishers, located at 392 & 394 Main Street in Buffalo, New York. The front features a colorful illustration of a baby seated in a high chair, holding a basket of what appears to be small clothing items. The back of the card provides further detail, stating the business as "LEADING CLOTHIERS AND FURNISHERS." 3.

A trade card for L. Loupe, a dealer in dry goods, clothing, boots, and shoes, located in Gilroy, California. The card features a \"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year\" greeting. Visually, the card is decorated with a large, ornate red carnation and green foliage, typical of period holiday advertising. The verso is blank. 3.

This colorful trade card advertises L. Neuberger, the "Famous One-Price Clothing House" located at 162 State St., Schenectady, NY. The card specifies "Merchant Tailoring A Specialty." The central image is an illustration of a man dressed in formal attire (top hat, tailcoat, light trousers), winking, smiling, and holding a cane and a cigar. Below the illustration, the text reads: "I'm going to the Summer-Nights Festival." A copyright notice by M.F. Tobin, NY, 1882, is printed at the bottom. The overall design features bold text and a humorous, eye-catching illustration typical of late 19th-century advertising. **3.

This trade card for L. Peiser & Co. advertises the business as importers, jobbers, and dealers in a wide range of goods, including Zephyr Worsted, Trimmings, Ribbons, Worsted and Cambrick Embroideries, German and Germantown Woolen and Cotton Yarns, Ladies and Gents Furnishing Goods, Genuine Princess of Wales Kid Gloves, Notions, Jewelry, and Perfumery. The card specifies the business address as No. 38 Spring Street, between First and Court, in Los Angeles, California. The card features an ornate Victorian-style border with decorative elements surrounding the text, and employs various fonts, including bold and stylized lettering, typical of late 19th-century commercial printing.

This chromolithograph trade card for L. Steinfeld, Clothier and Merchant Tailor, located at No. 184 Main Street, Zanesville, Ohio, features a decorative illustration. The artwork depicts a hand with a ruffled cuff, ring, and bracelet, holding a vibrant bouquet of blue, yellow, and purple pansies. The card serves as an advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Lehmayer & Bro., "Old and Reliable Clothiers and Furnishers" located at 5 E. Market St., York, PA. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration of a woman with red hair adorned with colorful beads, seated in a yellow crescent moon against a bright red background. The text for the business name and description is in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The verso is blank. 3.

This trade card for Levy's clothing store in Paterson, New Jersey, advertises fall and winter clothing and custom work as a specialty. The card features a comical black-and-white illustration titled "THE NAUGHTY RAT." The image depicts a man with a broom chasing a woman who is lifting her skirt, with a small rat visible near their feet. The business address, 207 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey, is printed at the bottom. 3.

This trade card advertises Lustro, a nickel and silver cleaner, manufactured by the Lustro Company. The front features a colorful illustration of flowers, likely anemones or violets, against a brown background, bordered by a decorative frame, and prominently displays the product name “LUSTRO” and its slogan, “Is the only reliable Nickel and Silver Cleaner in the World.” The verso provides “THREE REASONS WHY LUSTRO SHOULD BE USED IN EVERY HOUSEHOLD,” detailing its cleaning properties and endorsements. It lists the Lustro Company’s address at 171 Duane Street, New York, with Fred W. Gardner as President and John T. Brown as Treasurer. The card also identifies H. K. & F. B. Thurber & Co. as agents. A purple stamp on the verso indicates “FEINBERG & WINTER PACIFIC COAST AGENTS 5 Front Street, San Francisco, Ca.” The card exemplifies ornate Victorian-style advertising with its detailed illustrations and promotional text. 3.

This trade card advertises M. & A. Lebensburger, Clothiers, located opposite the Post Office in Sandusky, Ohio. The card features a colorful illustration of a young girl with brown hair, wearing a pink dress and a matching hat, sitting on a wooden fence among flowers and foliage. The design style is characteristic of late 19th-century chromolithography, with a soft color palette and detailed imagery. 3.

This trade card advertises M. Cohn's One-Price Clothing House, located at 397 Main Street, West Winsted, Conn. The card promotes the business as "THE BEST AND CHEAPEST PLACE IN WINSTED TO BUY CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND FURNISHING GOODS." The front of the card features an illustration of actress Kate Girard, depicted in elaborate period attire, while the verso displays the full advertising text. The card utilizes ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and key phrases. 3.

This advertising trade card for M. Hirsch, a manufacturer of fine segars (cigars) and seller of pipes and smokers' articles, is located at 65 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, below York Street. The card features an illustration of a man smoking a cigar while sitting on a box of "Hirsch Segars." The design includes decorative borders and ornate text typical of late 19th-century advertising. The item was entered into copyright in the year 1878 by M. Hirsch.

This is a die-cut trade card for M. S. Liberman, a popular clothier located at 188 Exchange Street, Geneva, New York, dated 1884. The card features an ornate design shaped like a painter's palette, adorned with colorful foliage, berries, and a purple ribbon bow on the left side. The text for the business details is printed on a background with light green stripes radiating from the bottom right. The reverse side is blank. 3.

This double-sided trade card advertises M. Solomon, a one-price hatter in Greenpoint, New York. The front features a comical lithographic illustration depicting two children on a seesaw with a baby on one end, balanced against a man holding a hat, with the caption "A SOLID MASH." The card provides the business name, "M. Solomon, ONE PRICE HATTER," and the address "318 Manhattan Ave., Opp. Noble St., Greenpoint." The reverse side reinforces the advertisement, proclaiming "M. Solomon, The Cheapest Hatter on the Point." It lists specific prices for "Fine Silk Hat" ($2.90, $3.60, $4.60) in comparison to higher prices elsewhere, highlighting features like "Best quality, light weight, Cork sweat band." It also states "Derby Hats Equally as Cheap" and reiterates "STRICTLY ONE PRICE," along with the full

This trade card advertises M. Sulzberger's "One Price Store" located at 35, 37, and 39 Avenue D, corner of Fourth Street, New York. The business sold fine millinery, dry goods, fancy goods, and gent's furnishing goods, and was an agent for Butterick's Patterns. The front of the card features a color lithograph depicting four children holding a large blank rectangular sign, surrounded by floral and leafy decorative elements. The imagery is characteristic of late Victorian-era advertising.

This trade card for Maas, Baer & Co., One-Price Clothiers & Tailors in Chicago, Illinois, advertises their services as gents furnishers and dealers in hats, caps, trunks, and other goods. The verso of the card details their three store locations: S. E. Corner North Avenue & Larrabee Street; North Clark Street Corner Chicago Avenue; and Milwaukee Avenue Corner Centre Avenue, along with telephone numbers. The recto features a chromolithographic image of a young boy dressed in historical attire (reminiscent of a musketeer), running through foliage and holding a sealed letter. Two white doves fly above him, creating a whimsical and decorative visual. The card utilizes varying font styles, including prominent block capitals and ornate, shadowed lettering for the business name and services.

This trade card advertises Machol & Son, a clothing and gent's furnishing goods retailer located at 16 Bank Street, opposite Metropolitan Hotel, in New London, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of a man confined in stocks, set against a backdrop of several buildings, likely representing a town square or street scene. The text below the illustration reads, "We keep in Stock a fine lot of CLOTHING, AND GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS, Machol & Son, 16 BANK STREET, Opposite Metropolitan Hotel." The reverse side of the card announces a "Great Reduction!" of "15 to 25 per cent Below Market Prices on MEN'S BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S FIRST CLASS CLOTHING." The typography uses bold, prominent lettering typical of advertising from the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises Maurice A. Mayer, "The Globe" Clothier, located on Thirteenth Street opposite the Thurston Hotel. The card promotes the purchase of clothing, hats, and furnishing goods, emphasizing a "STRICTLY ONE PRICE, and that THE LOWEST." The front of the card features a vibrant color lithograph depicting a whimsical scene titled "The Return from the Insect Fair." It shows a large, "FIRST PRIZE CABBAGE" on wheels being pulled by a grasshopper and pushed by various butterflies and insects, set against a background of fields. The card also features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the main product categories on the reverse side. **3.

This trade card advertises Mitchell & Seixas, stationers located at 927 Broadway, New York. The card features a colorful chromolithographic illustration depicting two young boys engaged in playful destruction of a large, ornate clock. One boy holds an axe, while the other wields a stick. The artwork is typical of late 19th-century advertising, characterized by its vibrant colors and illustrative style, with the business name and address printed clearly below the image. **3.

This trade card for Mitchell & Seixas, located at 927 Broadway, N. Y., features a decorative illustration. The image depicts two small, cherubic children carrying a large, ornate clock on a stretcher-like frame. The business, identified as stationers and dealing in clocks, used this card for advertising. The design is typical of late 19th-century lithographic trade cards.

A trade card for Mrs. C. Solomon Boot & Shoe Store, located at 1349 South Second St., Philadelphia. The card serves as an advertisement, indicated by "Compliments of Mrs. C. Solomon Boot & Shoe Store." It features a colorful lithographic illustration depicting a young girl in a hat and boots, holding a parasol, walking through a verdant landscape with a stippled sky. The business name and address are presented in a rectangular frame with clear, simple lettering, while the overall design reflects a typical ornate Victorian-era advertising style. 3.

A colorful trade card for Mrs. H. Loewenthal's Continental Ladies' Suit Store, located at 641 South Street, Philadelphia. The store specialized in ladies' suits, children's clothes, and ladies' underwear. The card features an ornate Victorian-style design with a vibrant sprig of blue, orange, and red flowers with green leaves, adding a decorative touch to the advertisement. 3.

This is a trade card for Mrs. H. Loewenthal's Continental Ladies' Suit Store, located at 641 South Street, Philadelphia. The card advertises ladies' suits, children's clothes, and ladies' underwear. The design features a decorative floral corner with two prominent pink and red roses and green foliage.

This trade card advertises Mrs. H. Loewenthal's "Continental Ladies' Suit Store," located at 641 South Street, Philadelphia. The card promotes children's clothes, ladies' underwear, and suits. The front features a vibrant, colorful illustration of pink and red flowers with green foliage and a blue ribbon/bow. The text includes prominent ornate Victorian-style lettering for "SUIT STORE," flanked by decorative asterisks, while other business details are presented in a more standard but decorative serif font. The verso of the card is blank. 3.

A trade card for Mrs. Max Weyl's business, offering Fancy Goods and Worsteds, located at 712 7th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. The front of the card features a two-tone illustration (red/orange and grey) depicting a young woman wearing an elaborate, whimsical hat, holding a small bouquet of flowers, and seated on a tree stump in a stylized natural setting. The business name and address are printed in the upper left corner. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Nye & Blatner, Fine Shoes, located at 4 Beaver Block, South Pearl Street, Albany, N.Y. The card features an illustration of a young girl in an apron and cap interacting with a small, anthropomorphic dog dressed in a jacket and hat. The illustration is printed in a blue-green monochrome, and the text uses decorative Victorian-style fonts to promote the business.

This trade card advertises the Parisian Cloak and Suit Co., also known as Mayer & Simon, located at 26 East King Street. The business served as headquarters for spring capes, jackets, suits, silk, and fancy waists, promising customers savings of $1.00 to $5.00 on each garment. The card features decorative text with a call to "LOOK FOR THE LARGE WHITE SIGN." The recto of the card depicts a colorful illustration of two children in a garden setting, one holding a shovel and the other offering flowers, with a bouquet of pink roses at the top, characteristic of ornate Victorian-era trade card designs.

This trade card advertises Phillip J. Cohn's Fashionable Millinery, located at 5009 Main Street in Germantown, with a branch at 244 N. Second Street in Philadelphia. The business specialized in trimmed and untrimmed bonnets and hats for ladies and children, and also offered mourning goods as a specialty. The front of the card features a color illustration depicting a mother holding a baby, surrounded by four other children, one of whom is reading. The verso displays the business advertisement with "Fashionable Millinery" rendered in ornate script. **3.

This trade card for Polack's Clothing House advertises "Fine Clothing and Furnishings" at the S. E. Corner of Fourth & Olive Streets, St. Louis, Missouri. The card is dated 1882 (copyright). The front features an illustration of a woman on a balcony, rendered in blue ink, with ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and details. The verso is blank.

This two-tone trade card, printed in brown and blue/green, advertises Polack's clothing store, located at 213 and 215 North Fifth Street in St. Louis. The card promotes the sale of men's, boy's, youth's, and children's clothing. The front features a charming illustration of a young girl wearing a hat, sitting on the grass next to a white picket fence with flowers, playing with a doll. The verso of the card is blank.

This is a trade card for Rosenbaum & Co., a business located at 112, 114, 116 Market St., Pittsburgh, PA. The card advertises "Cloaks, Dress Trimmings, Millinery, Lace Goods, &c." The card features a prominent lithographic illustration of a large pink rose and a rosebud with green leaves and a thorny stem, typical of decorative styles of the late 19th century. The business name and product offerings are presented in a white box with a simple border. 3.

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Trade Card - Sam Harris Clothier with Cavalier King Charles Dog…… 149 Main St., Danbury Ct…verso blank. Anna Harris (1858-1937) is buried in the Children of Israel Cemetery, Danbury, CT

This trade card advertises Samuel Cohn as the authorized agent for Edwin C. Burt's fine shoes, located at 281 Grand Street, New York City. The obverse features a colorful illustration of a young man in a squire or page costume holding a sign that reads "Edwin C. Burt Fine Shoes" as he ascends steps toward a door. The reverse side includes a full calendar for the year 1879 and a caution note stating that genuine Edwin C. Burt goods have his name stamped on the lining and sole of each shoe. The card features ornate Victorian-style lettering and decorative borders, typical of late 19th-century advertising. 3.

This trade card promotes Schnurman, Roth & Co., Clothiers & Merchant Tailors, located at Anchor Clothing Hall, 719 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA. The card emphasizes "CHILDREN'S CLOTHING A SPECIALTY." The design features ornate Victorian-style typography, including decorative borders and varied script fonts. A prominent red logo in the center depicts an anchor, a pair of trousers, and a telescope with a banner reading "TRADE."

This circular trade card, shaped like a tambourine, advertises Shoneman Brothers, a "Leading Trimming and Fancy Goods Establishment" located at 116, 118, 120 & 122 N. Eighth St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front features a color lithograph titled "The Morning Prayer," depicting an elderly woman holding an infant, with another young girl standing beside her and a cat playing on the floor in a domestic interior. The reverse side explicitly states "The Lowest Prices Guaranteed" and includes details about the business. A cardboard hanger, manufactured by Wolf & Co. of 243 & 245 Arch St., Philadelphia, is attached to the top of the card.

This trade card advertises Simon Samler, a clothing house located at Nos. 27 & 109 South Greene St. in Trenton, N.J. The business promoted itself as "The Cheapest Clothing House in the City" and a "Popular and Reliable Clother," offering "The Finest and most complete Stock of Men's, Boys' and Children's Clothing at astonishing Low Prices." The front of the card features an illustrative lake scene with two men in boats and a gnarled tree under a moon or sun, with stylized text for the business name and offerings. The verso provides additional promotional text, also using ornate Victorian-style lettering for key phrases like "Clother." **3.

This trade card for Stampfer & Roth, Dealers in Clothing, Hats, Caps, and Gents' Furnishing Goods, located at 1246 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO, advertises merchant tailoring as a specialty. The card features an illustration of a man in a military-style uniform and a woman in a long dress and hat, walking arm-in-arm in a garden setting with flowers. In the background, a large domed building labeled "LONDON." (St. Paul's Cathedral) is depicted. The business name and services are presented in various decorative fonts. The reverse side of the card is blank.

A decorative trade card for Stern & Sonneborn, a clothing business in Paterson, N. J. The front features a colorful illustration of a young girl with curly hair and a red headband, enclosed in an ornate circular border, surrounded by a bouquet of red and yellow pansies tied with a blue ribbon. The business name and address, "217 & 219 Main St., PATERSON, N. J.," are printed below. The reverse side is an advertisement announcing a "FALL OPENING!" with a "Great assortment of the Latest Styles in Men's, Youth's, Boys' & Children's CLOTHING" and a "new stock of FALL AND WINTER OVERCOATS." It also states that Stern & Sonneborn are "Successors to CHARLES FEDER." The card exhibits visual features typical of late 19th-century advertising, including a colorful lithographic image and detailed text. 3.

This trade card advertises Strasburger & Son, a clothier business in Baltimore, Maryland, offering "the cheapest & best clothing in the city for the least money." The advertisement highlights $10.00 corkscrew suits, guaranteed to be all wool and well-made, and a large line of men's, boys', youths', and children's clothing, especially for fall and winter. The front of the card features a racist and offensive depiction of an Indigenous person, labeled "A CORNED INDIAN," dressed in a corn husk outfit and feathered headdress, holding a staff. The image is copyrighted 1886 by C.P. Griffith & Co. Baltimore. The reverse side displays the advertisement with ornate Victorian-style typography and decorative flourishes. 3.

This colorful trade card for Strassburger & Joseph, "Men's & Boys' Clothing Merchant Tailors" located in Allegheny, PA, advertises their "Fall Opening" in 1884. The card features a whimsical illustration of three young children playing by the water's edge, with two children nestled in large wicker baskets and one standing, holding a small toy. Birds are also depicted in the scene. The "FALL OPENING" text at the top is rendered in an ornate, decorative Victorian-style font, flanked by the year "1884". The overall design is characteristic of late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card from The London & Liverpool Clothing House, located at 902 & 904 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma, W. T., dates to circa 1885. It features a colorful illustration of a woman balancing a basket filled with fruit and glasses on her head, a common advertising motif of the period. The card serves as a compliment from the clothing establishment, with proprietor Chas. Reichenbach noted. The lettering for the business name is decorative, indicative of Victorian-era advertising aesthetics.

This trade card advertises THE ONE PRICE STAR CLOTHING HOUSE, a retail clothing business located at 325 Felix Street, corner Fourth, in St. Joseph, Missouri. H. Ettenson is identified as the proprietor. The front of the card extends "Compliments of THE ONE PRICE STAR CLOTHING HOUSE" and features a colorful lithographic illustration of a yellow rose and green foliage forming a wreath around the text. The verso (back) provides additional advertising, encouraging customers to "Buy Your Clothing at THE ONE PRICE STAR CLOTHING HOUSE, WHERE YOU WILL FIND ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES." Both sides display text in various decorative typefaces typical of the late 19th century. The card is printed on a light blue-green stock on the front and a light brown stock on the verso. 3.

This trade card advertises THE ONE PRICE STAR CLOTHING HOUSE, located at 325 Felix St. cor. Fourth in St. Joseph, Missouri. The card features an illustration of a semi-nude woman, possibly an allegorical figure representing harvest or nature, sitting on a cloud with a bundle of wheat and a sickle, surrounded by butterflies. A pastoral landscape with houses and fields is depicted in the lower left corner. The text "Compliments of THE ONE PRICE STAR CLOTHING HOUSE. H. ETTENSON PRO." is prominently displayed in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The card served as an advertising piece for the clothing retailer during the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises Thomson's Patent Glove-Fitting Corsets, which were sold by Isaac Praeger & Sons of Parkersburg, West Virginia. The verso of the card promotes the corsets, claiming they had been popular for fifteen years and were "the most popular Corsets throughout the United States," praised for their construction and ability to create a "perfect figure." It also mentions different "G" quality styles: E (Pitti-Sing), D (Yum-Yum), and Ventilating Style (Peep-Bo). The front of the card features a color illustration of three white women dressed in stereotypical Japanese kimonos, holding corsets. They are labeled "Pitti-Sing," "Yum-Yum," and "Peep-Bo," referencing characters from Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Mikado." The card includes a crown "TRADE MARK" logo and ornate text for "Thomson's Patent Glove Fitting." The imagery reflects a problematic and racist depiction of Asian culture. **3.

This trade card advertises Weichselbaum & Schwamenfeld, manufacturers of quilts and jobbers in dry goods, notions, trimmings, and ladies' and gent's furnishing goods, with auction goods as a specialty. The business was located at 548 North Second Street, below Green, in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a colorful pastoral scene depicting a man in a horse-drawn cart on a dirt road beside a body of water at sunset or sunrise, with a tree and lush foliage. The verso displays the company's full advertisement, utilizing various decorative Victorian-style fonts for emphasis on different product categories.

This trade card advertises Werner's Clothing House, located at 187 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The card promotes their Spring and Summer Clothing for men, youths, and boys, emphasizing that they are "the LARGEST IN DANBURY" and offer "every variety of pattern and quality, all of the LATEST STYLES." The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a stag in a forest, functioning as a "French puzzle card" with instructions to "LOOK FOR THREE FACES" and to "IF YOU CANNOT FIND THEM HEAT THE CARD." The typography on both sides is characteristic of late 19th-century advertising, featuring varied and ornate fonts.

This trade card advertises Wiel & Katzenberg, a business offering fancy groceries, teas, and coffees located at the corner of Baltimore and Greene Streets in Baltimore. The front of the card features a chromolithographic illustration of a young girl in a red bonnet picking purple flowers in a field. The reverse is blank. The card serves as an advertisement for their grocery business. 3.

This die-cut trade card for Z. Solomon, \"The Leading Clothing House of Tama County, Iowa,\" features a comical illustration. One man, holding a bucket labeled \"jokes,\" pours its contents into the head of another man, who has a finger to his lips. Below them, an artist's palette displays the business name and location. The card exhibits expressive, caricatured figures typical of late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card advertises B. J. Potsdamer, a dealer in furs and skins located at 700 Arch Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card depicts a young girl in a blue dress painting an outdoor scene. The back of the card features a full advertisement for B. J. Potsdamer's business. The card is printed in a Victorian style, with a detailed border. The design features a mix of geometric shapes, florals, and a decorative cartouche.

This trade card advertises J. Loewenthal, a shoe retailer located at 927 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The card features a striking illustration of a dapper gentleman, known as a 'Darling Dude,' standing in a Victorian-era interior. The man is fashionably dressed with a hat, bow tie, and an elaborate patterned vest. The illustration is set against a background of a grand staircase, a large window, and other opulent architectural details, suggesting the elegance of the shop. The card is in black and white with red accents. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co., manufacturers of billiard and pool tables and dealers in sporting goods, ten-pin balls and pins. The card features a young boy playing croquet on the front. The back has a full advertisement. The card is approximately 3 x 4 inches.

Trade card for Hyman's Clothing House located at 863 Broadway, Oakland, California. The card features a lithographic illustration of a young Victorian-era girl in winter attire holding a bouquet of roses. The reverse side contains printed information about the store, which was in business at the end of the 19th century. The card dates from approximately 1885.

Trade card depicting Mme. Gluck and advertising Palmer's Victor Agency. The card shows Mme. Gluck's picture and biography on the front. The agency is described as "Palmer's Victor Agency" and is located "opposite the Court House" in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is dated circa 1885. The back of the card mentions the Victorla.

A large fold-out three-dimensional card depicting a Victorian home with a garden. The card is dated circa 1900 based on style and construction.